Tag: Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment

Smithers council votes against endorsing an LNG health impact assessment

Town of Smithers Logan Flint -
A request for the Town of Smithers to endorse a Health Impact Assessment of the LNG industry in B.C. was returned to council during Tuesday's meeting.

U.S. air quality expert calls LNG Canada “a huge polluter”

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Several climate and health advocacy groups are renewing concerns about LNG Canada’s Kitimat export facility following the release of new imaging showing emissions from the site.

LNG rates and health effects touched on by Smithers council

Town of Smithers Logan Flint -
Discussion around liquid natural gas were had during Tuesday night's Smithers council meeting.

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